Tag Archives: Dan Pink

12 Lessons from Pablo Picasso for Public Speakers

Posted on 31/10/2012 by John Zimmer

Pablo Picasso was one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century. His paintings are among the most recognizable of any great artist that has lived. However, Picasso was not just known for his art; he was … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes for Public Speakers | Tagged Dan Pink, Evernote, Pablo Picasso, public speaking, Public Speaking Quotations, quotations | 17 Comments

Desperately Seeking Inspiration

Posted on 29/11/2010 by John Zimmer

It’s a shame that so many presentations fall short of the mark because they are just so uninspiring. We all know the feeling: The speaker ascends the podium; there is a moment of anticipation, of excitement; the first slide flashes … Continue reading →

Posted in Preparation, Seth Godin | Tagged Act of Creation, Art, Communication, creativity, Dan Pink, inspiration, Jack London, Pablo Picasso, Presentation, presentations, Public Speaker, public speaking, Seth Godin | 12 Comments

What’s Your Sentence?

Posted on 14/08/2010 by John Zimmer

Distilling your presentations into a single sentence or two will help keep you on the right track and ensure that your words, stories, statistics, pictures, props, etc. support, rather than detract from, your message. The next time you give a speech or presentation, ask yourself “What’s my key message?” or, if you prefer, “What’s my sentence?” Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Preparation | Tagged Dan Pink, Daniel Pink, Drive, preparion, public speaking, Toastmasters International, University of Lausanne, What is my key message?, What's your sentence?, Why should they care? | 4 Comments

Making it stick: Be unexpected

Posted on 21/09/2009 by John Zimmer

Being unexpected is a great way for public speakers to be memorable. You have to create surprise and interest for your audience. Learn how in this post and watch a great example in a talk given by Dan Pink. Continue reading →